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President Wishes On Dussehra…
President Ram Nath Kovind extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Dussehra and wished for prosperity among the people of India.
“Dussehra greetings and best wishes to all countrymen. This festival symbolizes the victory of truth over religion and falsehood over wrongdoing. I wish that this festival of joy, protects everyone from the effects of the epidemic and bring prosperity among the countrymen,” the President tweeted.
Greetings and good wishes to fellow citizens on Dussehra. This festival symbolises the triumph of good over evil. May this festival of joy and happiness protect us from the evil effects of the ongoing pandemic and bring prosperity and affluence to the people of the country.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 25, 2020
The President had mentioned that Dussehra symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. “The festival is celebrated throughout India in different forms. This festival strengthens the cultural unity of India and inspires us to live in harmony, following the path of virtue and shunning evil,” he said.
The President said that the festival is also associated with the life and values of Maryada Purushottam Ram.
“His life is a shining example of morality and righteousness. May this festival of joy and happiness protect us from the evil effects of the ongoing pandemic and bring prosperity and affluence to our countrymen,” he said. The 10th day of Sharad Navratri is celebrated as Dussehra or Vijay Dashami. It is celebrated with great joy and fervor across India by burning the effigies of Ravan in open fields to symbolize the victory of ‘good’ over ‘evil’.